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Approximately 28 million children in the United States live in families with low incomes, many of whom experience other challenges such as food…
As we enter our third pandemic winter armed with boosters that are effective against the currently circulating variant, only 16% of working-age…
After another busy year at PolicyLab, we’re taking time to reflect on 2022 by revisiting our most-read blog posts of the year.
It’s no surprise to the public that vaccine hesitancy has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy especially limits flu vaccination…
It is an exciting time for a family when a new baby arrives. Between setting up a nursery, picking out baby clothes, or browsing through children’s…
In 2018, there were more than 2.7 million grandparents and an unknown number of other relatives in the United States caring for children whose…
Nearly six months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we are seeing the profound effects on adolescent health. With states now…
The White House recently announced an ambitious plan to end hunger in the U.S. by 2030. Among many important policy commitments, the Biden…
As we recognize National Family Caregivers Month, we turn our attention to the millions of parents, caregivers and households in the United States…
During this year’s National Rural Health Week, I’m so excited to debut Our Rural Pennsylvania, an online interactive atlas created by mothers and…
Adolescents in 2022 are faced with an ever-increasing number of challenges. In addition to coming of age during the COVID-19 pandemic and facing a…
Most children across the United States have returned to schools and early childhood education centers over the last few months. Their return followed…
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